Senior Process Automation Engineering Specialist
About The Position
Lead, manage and provide direction and advanced problem solving for Process Automation. Review and improve the performance of site Industrial Controls Systems. Leads and promotes Freeport-McMoRan safety and environmental programs and practices, communicates safety implications related to Process Automation and directs Industrial Control System (ICS) cybersecurity practices and policies. Leads and manages others including giving direction and guidance to direct reports on Process Automation Engineering topics and projects. Reviews and provides guidance on engineering project proposals, and engineering designs, and verifies the quality of project work meets site Process Automation standards. Reviews and provides guidance on the performance of ICS hardware and software. Identifies opportunities to implement process improvement and optimization through automation while improving Operator and Operations effectiveness. Directs the implementation and maintenance of the Process Control Network (PCN) while maintaining plant performance, cyber security, and plant historian systems. Identifies and approves specialized analytical and advanced instrumentation solutions to be integrated into the site ICS. Manages Process Automation equipment life cycle management and develops plans proposals, and budgetary estimates to ensure equipment remains current and up to date. Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED and nine (9) years of technical experience in an area or areas relevant to Process Automation, including 3 years of experience with regulatory and advanced control systems OR
- Associate’s Degree and seven (7) years of technical experience in an area or areas relevant to Process Automation including 3 years of experience with regulatory and advanced control systems OR
- Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate scientific discipline and five (5) years related experience in engineering relevant to Process Automation or related field including 3 years of experience with regulatory and advanced control systems, OR
- Master’s degree in an appropriate scientific discipline and three (3) years related experience in engineering relevant to Process Automation or related field including 3 years of experience with regulatory and advanced control systems
Nice To Haves
- Previous supervision and leadership experience
- PLC, HMI, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and/or Distributed Control Systems (DCS) manufacture training or certification
- Experience with plant process historians or similar database storage and retrieval systems
- Experience with ICS/PCN network architecture, communication and security
- Experience in or understanding of mining and mineral processing and systems
- Familiarity with or training in NFPA 70 and NEC or Electrical Journeyman Training
Responsibilities
- Lead, manage and provide direction and advanced problem solving for Process Automation.
- Review and improve the performance of site Industrial Controls Systems.
- Leads and promotes Freeport-McMoRan safety and environmental programs and practices, communicates safety implications related to Process Automation and directs Industrial Control System (ICS) cybersecurity practices and policies.
- Leads and manages others including giving direction and guidance to direct reports on Process Automation Engineering topics and projects.
- Reviews and provides guidance on engineering project proposals, and engineering designs, and verifies the quality of project work meets site Process Automation standards.
- Reviews and provides guidance on the performance of ICS hardware and software.
- Identifies opportunities to implement process improvement and optimization through automation while improving Operator and Operations effectiveness.
- Directs the implementation and maintenance of the Process Control Network (PCN) while maintaining plant performance, cyber security, and plant historian systems.
- Identifies and approves specialized analytical and advanced instrumentation solutions to be integrated into the site ICS.
- Manages Process Automation equipment life cycle management and develops plans proposals, and budgetary estimates to ensure equipment remains current and up to date.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
- Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
- Tuition assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
- Internal progression opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
